Wedding Musicians
More and more people who are getting married nowadays want wedding musicians and music that not only compliment the setting of a church but also reflect the atmosphere that the couple wish to create. So here are a few suggestions for the choices of music and wedding musicians.
The Church Wedding
Choosing the music for a wedding in church might be quite straightforward. However, it often will depend on if you choose on classic music or go for a more modern option where the Bride and groom choose music that is more current or means something particular to them.
Possibly the most significant music is the Bride's processional piece. The standard music for this is the "Bridal Chorus" by Wagner often known as "Here Comes the Bride". Nevertheless, more regularly, couples are selecting pieces that represent their own preferences in music which may include Pachelbel's "Canon in D" or "Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring", both of which are very popular. "The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" also makes a wonderful entry piece.
You might find that you want more hymns incorporated in the ceremony than time will permit. These may include: Love divine all loves excelling and Lead us heavenly Father lead us. Obviously if you would like a lighter style of hymn such as all things bright and beautiful or morning has broken and make me a channel of your peace, are all suitable.
The next choice could be choosing the music to have through the signing of the register. If you choose to have a soloist, he or she might have a repertoire to choose from. Even so, the choir may sing a suitable piece or the organist play until the Bride and groom finish their job of signing the register.
The Bride and Groom's exit, or recessional music is frequently the traditional "Wedding March" by Mendelssohn but it can also be quite popular to have Vidor's "Toccata" - just to examine the organist! Or a "Trumpet Voluntary" by Clarke or Purcell.
Wedding Musicians
An organist and choir are not the sole choice for a wedding ceremony. Partners frequently choose a flute and classical guitar or a flute and harpist at wedding ceremonies. This occurs mostly when couples choose not to have any hymns! This might appear rather unconventional, but not all couples who may have a ceremony put on in a church location, also want traditional hymns. This is all the more so with regards to civil ceremonies, where music with a religious association is frequently prohibited. Additional options for musicians may consist of a pianist or string quartet.
Whatever wedding musicians or music pieces you may decide on, it is the Bride and groom who ought to have the ultimate approval, in the end, it is their big day.
The Church Wedding
Choosing the music for a wedding in church might be quite straightforward. However, it often will depend on if you choose on classic music or go for a more modern option where the Bride and groom choose music that is more current or means something particular to them.
Possibly the most significant music is the Bride's processional piece. The standard music for this is the "Bridal Chorus" by Wagner often known as "Here Comes the Bride". Nevertheless, more regularly, couples are selecting pieces that represent their own preferences in music which may include Pachelbel's "Canon in D" or "Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring", both of which are very popular. "The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" also makes a wonderful entry piece.
You might find that you want more hymns incorporated in the ceremony than time will permit. These may include: Love divine all loves excelling and Lead us heavenly Father lead us. Obviously if you would like a lighter style of hymn such as all things bright and beautiful or morning has broken and make me a channel of your peace, are all suitable.
The next choice could be choosing the music to have through the signing of the register. If you choose to have a soloist, he or she might have a repertoire to choose from. Even so, the choir may sing a suitable piece or the organist play until the Bride and groom finish their job of signing the register.
The Bride and Groom's exit, or recessional music is frequently the traditional "Wedding March" by Mendelssohn but it can also be quite popular to have Vidor's "Toccata" - just to examine the organist! Or a "Trumpet Voluntary" by Clarke or Purcell.
Wedding Musicians
An organist and choir are not the sole choice for a wedding ceremony. Partners frequently choose a flute and classical guitar or a flute and harpist at wedding ceremonies. This occurs mostly when couples choose not to have any hymns! This might appear rather unconventional, but not all couples who may have a ceremony put on in a church location, also want traditional hymns. This is all the more so with regards to civil ceremonies, where music with a religious association is frequently prohibited. Additional options for musicians may consist of a pianist or string quartet.
Whatever wedding musicians or music pieces you may decide on, it is the Bride and groom who ought to have the ultimate approval, in the end, it is their big day.
